Denali National Park seeks artists, writers

DENALI — Denali National Park and Preserve seeks applications from visual artists and, for the first time, writers for the 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program. The program is in its 11th year at Denali, and many of the works created by artists-in-residence from previous years are on display in the Denali Visitor Center and the Eielson Visitor Center.

A link to the online application and more information about the program is available at nps.gov/dena/historyculture/arts-program.htm. Applications for the 2012 season must be submitted by Sept. 30. Notification letters will be sent out by Dec. 15.

Selected artists reside in the historic East Fork cabin, located 43 miles into the park, for a 10-day period between June and mid-September. In return for their residency, each artist donates a piece of artwork or written piece that was inspired by their time in the park to the park’s collection. Artists also offer a public presentation for visitors at the end of their residency.

Artist-in-Residence is a national program that enables established artists to reside in a park while they create park-related art.

Artists have played a significant role in raising public awareness of the natural wonders preserved within the National Park System and the need for their protection since the creation of Yellowstone, the first national park.